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DualShock 3

DualShock
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Original grey version of the DualShock controller
Developer Sony Computer Entertainment
Manufacturer Sony
Type Video game controller
Generation Fifth generation era
Retail availability November 20, 1997
Input

Controller Port

Connectivity PlayStation controller port
Dimensions

Body

  • 157 mm × 95 mm × 55 mm
  • 6.18 in × 3.74 in × 2.16 in

Cable

  • 2 m
  • 6.56 ft
Predecessor Dual Analog
Successor DualShock 2
DualShock 2
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DualShock 2 controller
Developer Sony Computer Entertainment
Manufacturer Sony
Type Video game controller
Generation Sixth generation era
Retail availability
  • JP: March 4, 2000
  • NA: October 26, 2000
  • EU: November 24, 2000
  • AU: November 30, 2000
Input
  • Analog sticks (10-bit precision)
  • 8× Pressure-sensitive buttons
    (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square, L1, R1, L2, R2)
  • Pressure-sensitive directional buttons
  • 5× Digital buttons
    (Start, Select, "Analog", L3, R3)
Connectivity PlayStation (2) controller port
Dimensions

Body

  • 157 mm × 95 mm × 55 mm
  • 6.18 in × 3.74 in × 2.16 in

Cable

  • 2.4 m
  • 7.87 ft
Predecessor DualShock
Successor Sixaxis, DualShock 3
DualShock 3
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DualShock 3 controller
DualShock 3 controller
Developer Sony Computer Entertainment
Manufacturer Sony
Type Video game controller
Generation Seventh generation era
Retail availability
  • JP: November 11, 2007
  • NA: April 15, 2008
  • AU: April 24, 2008
  • NZ: May 9, 2008
  • EU: July 2, 2008
  • UK: July 4, 2008
  • IRL: July 4, 2008
Input
Connectivity USB, Bluetooth (PS3 and PSP Go)
Power Lithium-ion battery (3.7 V 300 mA or 5.0 V 500 mA), USB host powered
Dimensions 160 mm × 97 mm × 55 mm
6.20 in × 3.78 in × 2.20 in
Weight 192 g
6.77 oz
Predecessor Sixaxis, DualShock 2
Successor DualShock 4
DualShock 4
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DualShock 4 controller
Developer Sony Interactive Entertainment
Manufacturer Sony
Type Video game controller
Generation Eighth generation era
Retail availability
  • NA: November 15, 2013
  • EU: November 29, 2013
  • JP: February 22, 2014
Input
Connectivity microUSB (Micro-B) 2.0, Bluetooth v2.1+EDR, 3.5mm TRRS (CTIA) stereo headset jack, extension port
Power 3.7 V 1000 mAh Li-ion battery,USB 3.0 host powered
Dimensions 162 mm × 52 mm × 98 mm
6.4 in × 2.0 in × 3.9 in
Weight 210 g
7.4 oz
Predecessor DualShock 3

The DualShock (originally Dual Shock; trademarked as DUALSHOCK or DUAL SHOCK) is a line of gamepads with vibration-feedback developed by Sony Interactive Entertainment for PlayStation consoles and devices. The DualShock was introduced in Japan in late 1997 and was launched in the North American market in May 1998. First introduced as a secondary peripheral for the original PlayStation, an updated version of the PlayStation console included the controller. Sony subsequently phased out the digital controller that was originally included with the console, as well as the Sony Dual Analog Controller. As of 2008, over 28 million DualShock controllers have been sold under the brand's name, excluding bundled controllers.

Controller Port

Body

Cable

The DualShock Analog Controller (SCPH-1200), a controller capable of providing vibration feedback, was based on the onscreen actions taking place in the game (if the game supports it), as well as analog input through two analog sticks. Its derives from its use of two (dual) vibration motors (shock). These motors are housed within the handles of the controller, with the left one being larger and more powerful than the one on the right, so as to allow for varying levels of vibration. The DualShock differs from the Nintendo 64's Rumble Pak in this respect as the Rumble Pak only uses a single motor. The Rumble Pak also uses batteries to power the vibration function while all corded varieties of the DualShock use power supplied by the PlayStation. (However, some third party DualShock-compatible controllers use batteries instead of the PlayStation's power supply.) The rumble feature of the DualShock is similar to the one featured on the first edition of the Japanese Dual Analog Controller, a feature that was removed shortly after that controller was released.

The DualShock, like its predecessor the Dual Analog controller, has two analog sticks. Unlike the earlier controller, the DualShock's sticks feature textured rubber grips other than the smooth plastic tips with recessed grooves found on the Dual Analog controller. The DualShock also features two additional buttons when compared to the Dual Analog, L3 and R3, which are triggered by depressing the analog sticks. Other differences between Dual Analog and the DualShock include the longer grips/handles and slightly different L2/R2 buttons.


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